Sosa's shot sinks UK
Wildcats' late rally comes up short
January 5, 2009, 12:56 p.m.
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Edgar Sosa hit a 25-footer with 2.8 seconds remaining to give the Cardinals a huge win over their archrival.
Sosa finished with 18 points, Terrence Williams had 19 points and eight rebounds and Jerry Smith scored 11 points for 9-3 Louisville, which beat the Wildcats at Freedom Hall for the first time since 2002.
Jodie Meeks led 11-4 Kentucky with 28 points and Patrick Patterson added 22 points and 15 rebounds.
The Wildcats rallied to tie the game at 71 on two free throws by Meeks with 23 seconds left.
Sosa held the ball until 6 seconds remained, took two dribbles and hit the shot from well above the head of the key over Michael Porter to end the Wildcats' six-game winning streak.